Her Majesty’s Theatre

Nice theatre clean and regal. Easy to find.
Giving four starts as there could be more toilets and the staff in the theatre during the show where rather rude. First time I have even heard in a theatre people being shushed. They where not even. Speaking loudly or for long.

I’ve been here twice to see «Phantom of the Opera», and the experiences have been so fantastic that I’ve never really felt the need to see «Phantom» during production tours in the states since. After all, Her Majesty’s Theatre is the mother theatre. That show was born here. The stage is perfect for it, with its elegant architecture and astounding acoustics. And with the right cast, even those in the back of the theatre may very well feel a chill as they watch for the Phantom’s shadow during the performance — I know I certainly did during my first visit here!
For my 2^nd visit I splurged on seats near the very front of the balcony seating, but I can say from experience that even if you need to get a cheap seat, you’ll enjoy your evening. The musical score is big enough in flair and volume that nothing will be lost on you, and as I said earlier, with good talent on stage (which they always have!), the emotions on the stage will hit you hard no matter what.
Part of this is due to the theatre being on the smaller side. I really love this about Her Majesty’s, as it creates a much more intimate venue setting. But it can admittedly lead to some sore legs due to small seating areas, as well as traffic jams in the stairways, some of which are on the narrower side. Definitely keep this in mind be patient with the other guests walking around in the theater — and be ready to stretch your legs out with a quick walk to Piccadilly Circus. It’ll make the entire evening as enjoyable as a show at Her Majesty’s herself.
On a final note, the staff here are very polite — maybe even a little too much so, as I would have loved for them to properly scold anyone taking pictures or talking during the production. But if nothing else, they will definitely do what they can to help if you run into any issues.
Here’s hoping I have the chance to return here for a 3^rd time in the future — I would love to return to Her Majesty’s and the story being told on her stage!

On continue avec le week-​end surprise? Direction une des nombreuses surprises de l’Homme. Samedi soir, c’est à la station Piccadilly Circus que nous nous arrêtons puis Haymarket avant que j’atterrisse, bouche-​bée, devant Her Majesty Theater.
Le théâtre est magnifique, majestueux, plein de cachet. Jusqu’au dernier moment, je né savais pas quelle pièce j’allais voir. Et c’est The Phantom of the Opera qui se jouait ce soir là… et tous les autres soirs depuis 15 ans d’ailleurs. 3 heures de spectacle, une mise en scèné magique, des artistes talentueux dans une superbe salle à 2 étages. Bravo Andrew Lloyd Webber. Je né vous en dis pas plus pour que comme moi vous puissiez avoir (et voir) toutes les surprises mais pour être honnête avec vous, c’est l’une des meilleures pièces que j’ai vu. Un joli mix entre théâtre, opéra et comédie musicale. Je suis bluffée et je reviendrai sans aucun doute voir une nouvelle fois le Fantôme et son opéra.
Bön à savoir: un bar et un salon juste avant la salle pour prendre un verre ou se ravitailler à l’entracte.

I quite simply adore this theatre. It’s a very old building, and you can tell the minute you lay eyes on it just how much history is held in the building. The theatre has housed The Phantom of the Opera for almost 30 years. The theatre is very grand, with large sweeping stairways and big foyer areas to converge pre-​show and during interval. The theatre itself is nicely laid out and the sight lines from most of the seats in the theatre are really great.

Saw Phantom of the Opera here. It is a quaint theater. Great sound and seating all around.

We saw the Phantom of the Opera here around Christmas 2014 and we had a great time. The theatre was not as large as others we’ve been to in the U.S. But I though it added to the intimacy of the performance. We will definitely come back when we are in London.

I was super stoked to go to Her Majesty’s Theatre to see Phantom of the Opera on a recent honeymoon trip to London. The theatre is legendary as it has hosted Phantom since 1986. The best way to get tickets to the show is directly at the theatre. TKTS didn’t seem to have any tix for the biggest shows. I see some complaints about the theatre being old in other reviews, but it is old, as this current building has been there since 1897. The theatre is definitely going to have an old fashioned feel and look to it as it has been around for over 100 years. The seats were comfortable enough for me and I had enough space to sit up in the balcony. If you are a fan of West End, I think this theatre and show are a must when you vist London. We got tickets at around 40 GBP, which wasn’t bad. If you buy directly from the theatre you can save on any extra processing fees.

The next part of birthday surprise weekend was Phantom of the Opera! I had never seen the show in person, and had been dying to see it for years. The setting for this show couldn’t be more perfect, as the theatre itself is a beautiful building, with elegant architecture that speaks of a glorious bygone era. The stage setting was also fantastic!
The theatre is old, as most theatres in London’s West End, and as such hasn’t been updated. Tall people, be warned! There is very little in the way of leg room, as people were obviously shorter when the theatre was built. This didn’t bother me, as I’m pretty short, and my other half isn’t all that tall either. What it does mean is a lot of jigging about when people are trying to climb out of the row. This is something that’s unlikely to change, and it’s worth it for the show.
Sadly, the combination of a big meal, recovery from all the travel, and the excessively high temperature inside the theatre meant that I was fighting the sleepies. The show itself was riveting, and the performances fantastic, which made me all the more annoyed at myself for feeling myself drift. I think that in the height of summer in an enclosed space with many people, some air flow wouldn’t go amiss. I was left tightly hugging a pint cup full of ice, which the staff at the bar were kind enough to give me.
The staff were fantastic, friendly, helpful, and very patient (especially given the number of people flouting the flash photography rule). Smiles all around, I really couldn’t praise them highly enough.
All in, a fantastic evening. Phantom is a definite West End essential.

I should have really reviewd this the first time i went but ah well im on the case now lol. Part of my girlfriends surprise 30^th we went here the friday night. The staff were really nice, good senses of humour even when they were constantly telling people not to photogragh (for the 20^th time) and when they were selling ice cream and drinks and such. All looked very dapper in their uniforms. The show as ever was absoloutely fantastic, different cast this time but no less amazing.
The only part of it that let me down was the temperature, the seating was soooo warm, no decent air conditioning and i was physically sweating and my girlfriend was fighting sleep lol. Apart from that this place is a wonder!

Beautiful theater.
On my recent adventure to London, I wanted to have at least one «elegant evening out», so I looked up various shows and decided on The Phantom of the Opera. After all, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production did open first in London.
The experience did not disappoint. The music was BIG and riveting, and the story was interesting and moving (and also a little disturbing… kind of like a modern day stalker story… whoa).
Yes, this was my first time to see the Phantom. And yes, I would totally see it again. I absolutely loved it. The musical is in its 28^th year at Her Majesty’s Theater, so tickets are reasonably priced and easy to get.
Fun Fact: They have binoculars for rent in between the seats (coin operated like those viewing telescopes on scenic overlooks).
Pair this musical with a pre-​show dinner @BenaresRestaurant in Berkeley Square for a very elegant evening out. :)

Die Mutter aller Musicals.
Das Phantom der Oper ist eine Show, bei der alles stimmt: Musik, Texte, Bühne, Kostüme, Atmosphäre…
Als ich einem Kumpel versucht habe, kurz vor der Vorstellung die Geschichte zu erzählen, habe ich erstmal gemerkt, was das eigentlich für ein Quark ist ;))
Aber darauf kommt es ja nicht an. Die Aufführung ist absolut perfekt, unterhaltsam und Musik und Bühnenbild flashen einfach nur.
Muss man unbedingt gesehen haben!
Ob man auf Musicals steht oder nicht.

I’m choosing to write a review for Phantom on that page.
As for the theatre, it is old. I don’t know why other reviewers are complaining about the old quality of the theatre. Almost all of the theatres in the West End have not been updated. Yes, there is lack of leg room. I’m fairly tall, but I deal fine with it. Besides, it is worth it!
Make sure to take tons of photos before the show starts! It’s a true legend of a theatre.

My husband took me to see Phantom of the Opera for my birthday and it was a really wonderful experience. Architecture of the venue takes you back to another time era which is perfect when you are seeing such a performance. Theatre inside is elegant. We sat in the royal circle in the 2^nd row and we had great views! The seats are comfortable and they have a bar during intermission that you can frequent.
The cast was fantastic and really brought Webber’s Phantom to life. The woman who played Christine Daaé had an amazing voice. My favorite song performances were «Music of the Night» and «Phantom of the Opera». This is one of my favourite musicals. I would not hesitate to see this again at this venue.

A truly beautiful Theatre (the best in London I believe).
I have seen Phantom of the Opera here 5 times and I always look forward to returning.
Lavishly decorated, with Golden Cherubs built around the stage.
A short walk from Trafalgar Square and Charing cross station and close to coffee shops, bars and restaurants.
Go visit and enjoy!

This is a fantastic venue for an equally fantastic musical. I came here to see the Phantom of the Opera (now in it’s 26^th year.) The staging was brilliant and the venue was really something special.
Get as close as you can to the front (but don’t make the same mistake I did and sit in the front row!)
As with all London musicals, bring a bit of cash if you want to grab a bite between acts. My favorite are the mini ice creams that they sell in the theater!

It’s a nice theatre where we saw the classic musical Phantom of the Opera. Interior decoration is interesting and comfortable. Musical artist’s performance was very strong. So we enjoyed the time in Her Majesty’s Theatre very much. The sales staff and service were very friendly. The price depends from the seat you prefer.

The moment you enter Her Majesty’s Theatre, you get this exclusive and luxurious feeling, and you regret you didn’t bring your tuxedo and hat.
I really do recommend the Phantom of the Opera, it is world class music for all ages, and the story is thrilling and entertaining. I still have the music stuck on my mind, days after the visit!

As part of our LivingSocial deal, we landed tix to a West End show– hubby had never seen Phantom and it’s possibly my favorite. show. ever. so we decided on that one, and it led us to HMT.
I was excited to go to a show in London, I’ve heard SO much about the theatre scene there and after being involved with theatre here in Atlanta I was ready to expand my horizons! The seats were comfy, though the leg room left a little to be desired (so, if you’re over 5’6″ I’d try for an aisle seat!) and the temperature was cool but not freezing (which was SO nice because I get SO cold SO quick!) and I was really impressed with how they did the stage given the space they had.
I’ll note here that the last time I saw Phantom was at the Fox Theatre which is a sight larger than HMT, but the effects, the sound, the setup, and the chandelier were all just as well done here as they were at the Fox and having some training in stage, sound, and lighting design I was very pleased!
The only downside was that the OG (that’s Opera Ghost, not Original Gangster) didn’t seem to have quite the vocal range needed, and I didn’t care for their characterization of him, but that’s really a personal preference and not to be held against the performance overall. Christine warmed up to her part wonderfully; it’s very hard to play a part written for a specific person (especially one with the vocal range of Sarah Brightman!) and she pulled it off wonderfully.
I was also a fan of the snacks offered– we had white wine vinegar crisps! Who knew? I was very sad, though, that after the show we were shuttled out through a hallway exit and I didn’t get a chance to buy a program or playbill since the entry was a bit of a cattle call!
Thanks for a great time, HMT! If we’re ever in London again, we’ll definitely stop by again!

Smashing success!
Had to go to the theatre while in London and this ended up being a great pick!
Great historic venue, amazing seats and an awesome performance! Easy to find… about a 10 minute walk from Trafalgar Square. Prompt start time. Great Italian spot on the opposite corner for pre-​theatre nibbles & bubbles!
OK…so why not 5 stars since I’m raving about it?
It was bloody hot during the performance! Every once in a while there would be faint wafts of air conditioning? maybe a cool breeze from outside via cracked door? Idk, but I needed more of it! Hahahaha, it was so hot that during the intermission there were selling Haagen-​Daz instead of candy! Now, mind you, I wasn’t hot enough to pay over 3 pounds for a snack cup of ice cream but they did need some temp adjustment in there!
Final verdict: Thumbs up

Superb performance of Phantom of the Opera i have seen here, the seating is cramped however if you have long legs, severe problem i found in the U. K theatres. I would prefer to have a balcony seat next time in any British theatre, thanks God for half time to stretch your legs and get a glass of red.
The Phantom of the Opera made it all worth while, so captivating.

Oh mein Gott war das toll! Wir hatten wirklich schon Bedenken, dass die Show ein bisschen wie am Fließband wirken würde, weil sie ja 2x täglich aufgeführt wird und das schon seit einiger Zeit, aber es war gigantisch! Die Musik war genial, der Sound toll und Her Majesty‘s Theatre ist natürlich auch die perfekte Location für die Inszenierung, man hatte das Gefühl wirklich im Theater zu sitzen, in dem das Phantom umher geht. Die Szene, in dem das Phantom Christine entführt und im Boot ist fand ich besonders toll gelöst, wie das alles auf einer Bühne möglich war weiß ich nicht, aber ich bin nicht mehr aus dem Jubeln rausgekommen und war total verzaubert. War ein paar Tage vorher im König der Löwen in London und das war gegen’s Phantom die absolute Pleite! Tickets sollte man vorher online erwerben, unsere haben 52 Pfund gekostet, wir waren auf dem Balkon (versucht da weit vor zu kommen!) und haben alles super gut gesehen!
Bravo Bravo Bravissimo!!! :D
Ein Tipp am Rande Finger weg vom Eis in der Pause. Es ist teuer und ungenießbar BÄH!

The Phantom of the Opera was the first show I saw in London, enjoyed it very much!
It’s a great theatre in a central location with nice interior and friendly staff.

Das muss man in London einfach mal gesehen haben! Ein traumhaftes Musical, tolle Sänger und ein wunderbares Orchester. Die Plätze selbst sind etwas beengt, aber das Theater kann man getrost als «alt-​ehrwürdig» bezeichnen.
Auch vom Balkon aus gute Sicht auf die Bühne.
Alles in allem ein ganz besonderes Erlebnis!

In my humble opinion, Phantom of the Opera is the best and most accessible musical in the West End.
If I have visitors in town, I always recommend a night at the theatre to be a quintessentially British experience and Phantom is what I’ll bring them to see. It isn’t too heavy or depressing, the music will remain in your brain for weeks, the sets are spectacular as are the special effects
Her Majesty’s Theatre is a classic West End theatre with some amazing architectural features to enjoy and they’ve dressed it up well for this musical with the pivotal chandelier hovering over the stalls.
Say what you like about Lloyd Webber but he writes a good memorable tune and the main themes will be playing themselves in your head as you leave and remain there for weeks. The first half of the show is musically stronger but there are some good numbers in the second half too.
They make good use of the space on stage to recreate indoor and outdoor locations with some amazing special effects. including the Phantom rowing his boat through the misty underground parts of the city
I’ve seen the show from various seats in the theatre. Dress circle is the best but make sure you sit near the front to be able to see the chandelier. The stalls give a closer view but you’ll miss the chandelier and the Phantom does appear high up in the rafters sometimes. Upper Circle shows you these views but is further away.
However, from any seat, you’ll enjoy one of the best nights out available in London

Wenn ich dem Musical 6 Punkte geben koennte wuerde ich das machen. Die Musik und auch die Darsteller und Saenger waren Weltklasse.
Ich gebe aber nur 4 Punkte an die gesamte Vorstellung, da ich Tickets weit oben in den Raengen gekauft habe und mich die ganze Zeit recken und strecken musste, um ueberhaupt etwas zu sehen. Denn es waren nicht nur, wie angegeben, 10% des Blickfeldes eingeschraenkt, sondern teilweise die ganze Buehne.
Also dieses Musical ist ein Must see, aber bitte investiert etwas Geld in Plaetze bei denen man immer etwas von der Buehne sehen kann.
Die Vorstellungen sind die ganze Woche, ausser Sonntage und am billigsten sind die Tickets wenn man sie direkt beim Theater bestellt.

Ein absolutes MUSS! Eins meiner Lieblingsmusicals überhaupt. Wenn man mal nach London kommt sollte man sich auf jeden Fall die Zeit nehmen in ein Musical zu gehen. Englischsprachig überzeugt mich dieses Musical auf jeden Fall mehr als das detusche Gegenstück dazu (was natürlich auch gut ist!). Die Geschichte, die Musik,. man wird ganz automatisch mitgerissen. Ein düsteres Vergnügen!